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£500,000 Thriving Together Fund Launched to Support County Durham Communities
A new funding scheme has been launched to help community groups and organisations across County Durham. Durham County Council, working in partnership with Point North, has introduced the Thriving Together programme, which will provide funding to the county’s voluntary and community sector to deliv...
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County Durham Pupils Celebrate Upgraded Facilities After School Merger
Pupils in County Durham have been celebrating their newly improved facilities following the merger of two schools. Earlier this year, in January, Durham County Council approved the amalgamation of St. Francis Church of England Junior School and Horndale County Infant and Nursery School in Newton Ayc...
Tanfield Railway Opens Its Doors for Free Heritage Open Days 2025
Tanfield Railway, the world’s oldest railway, is delighted to announce its Heritage Open Days 2025 programme, taking place on Sunday 14th, Thursday 18th, and Sunday 21st September, from 10.30am to 4pm. Entry is free of charge, offering visitors the chance to discover over three centuries of railwa...
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Durham community hub 'smartens' IT offering thanks to city freeman trust
A long-established community hub has “smartened up” its offering to would be users thanks to a £5,000 funding boost.
Political rivals warn Reform UK pledge to scrap Durham solar panels 'makes no sense'
Opposition councillors have called on Reform UK leaders to reinstate plans for solar panels on council buildings.
Family of murdered County Durham toddler calls on MPs to back their campaign
Through the Maya's Law campaign, relatives of two-year-old Maya Chappell, who lost her life in September 2022, hope to push the campaign.
Office space in Durham to be converted into flat as plans approved
A planning application to convert an office on North Road in Durham into a flat has been approved by Durham County Council.
Reaction builds as vital Maya’s Law campaign calls for urgent safeguarding changes
Support is growing for the Maya’s Law campaign, launched in memory of murdered toddler Maya Chappell.
Newton Aycliffe woman admits inflicting gbh in 'bite attack' during wake
A woman has appeared in court over an alleged bite attack during a wake held on a grassed area in Newton Aycliffe.
Classic County Durham 1990s outdoor clothing brand is revived
Durham Mountaineering, the classic outdoor clothing brand that equipped climbers worldwide in the 1990s, has been relaunched.
Iron Ladies: The Untold Story of Women on the Frontline of the Miners’ Strike
New Documentary Iron Ladies is the inspiring story of working-class women who, during the 1984–85 Miners’ Strike, found themselves at the forefront of a battle against the British state. From Scotland down to Kent, women from the coalfields shed light on their experiences of the year long strugg...
Volunteers Shine as Kynren Marks a Milestone Year in Style
Kynren’s 2025 season came to a close on Saturday night, with the 1,000-strong team of volunteers taking a well-deserved standing ovation from the audience. The award-winning live action spectacular ended its nine-show run on a high, recording the highest visitor numbers since 2019. Ticket sales ro...
County Durham former Trump advisor launches podcast on North East successes
Former foreign affairs advisor Dr Fiona Hill, who worked with Donald Trump, is releasing a podcast focusing on successful people from the North East.
Ex manager admits stealing from County Durham company but 'disputes' amount
A man has admitted stealing from the County Durham company he helped to run in a managerial role.
MP supports homes plan for 'highly desirable' village, despite objections
Easington MP Grahame Morris yesterday (September 11) threw his support behind plans for the homes on a 6.14-hectare site east of Stockton Road, Hawthorn.
Durham Police officers were sent journalist's 'unlawfully' obtained communications
MI5 admitted it “unlawfully” obtained the communications data of a journalist in Northern Ireland, with Durham Constabulary also being sent the illicit data.
Financial manager stole £21k from Bowes Museum charity to fund gambling debts
A woman paid to oversee the finances of Bowes Museum stole from the charity which runs the fine art venue to pay for her gambling addiction.
County Durham economic strategy criticised as a 'talking shop' with no delivery plan
A County Durham economic strategy has been labelled a “talking shop” by a critical councillor.
Inside the charming Durham city centre Victorian terrace which brings 'rare opportunity' to the market
This four-bedroom home offers a rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated period property in the heart of Durham city centre, just a short walk from shops, cafes and restaurants
Famous North East party bar to re-open this week after six figure refurbishment
A well known party bar and brunch spot in the North East is getting ready to re-open after an extensive revamp